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Audio By Vocalize The conflict in the Middle East has led to a surge in marine cargo traffic, with more ships rerouted to Mombasa and Lamu, according to the Kenya Ports Authority. While this brings economic benefits to Kenya and the region, it also exposes a significant but often overlooked environmental issue: Underwater ocean noise.Many marine species depend on sound for survival. Whales, dolphins, fish, and invertebrates use acoustic signals to communicate, navigate, find food, locate mates, and avoid predators. When ship and industrial noise overwhelm these natural soundscapes, entire ecosystems get disrupted.Underwater noise requires greater attention, especially in the Western Indian Ocean, which is one of the world’s most biologically diverse marine regions. Spanning Somalia to South Africa and including Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles, this area supports over 65 million people who rely one way or other on healthy oceans for their livelihoods.As we speak, the world faces critically interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. Healthy oceans are vital in addressing these challenges. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass meadows support marine life and store significant amounts of carbon. Protecting marine ecosystems is, therefore, essential for coastal communities and climate resilience.However, underwater noise continues to rise as global shipping, offshore industries, and coastal development expand. Scientists, Multilateral Environmental conventions, and international organisations, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, the International Whaling Commission, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the Convention on Migratory Species, have repeatedly called for urgent action to reduce ocean noise.The High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean promotes international cooperation, policy development, and technological solutions to reduce ocean noise. Membership is voluntary and free, but no Western Indian Ocean countries have so far joined this initiative. This gap presents an opportunity.To implement effective mitigation, we must first understand the scale of the problem. This requires investment in research and monitoring, as well as collaboration among governments, scientists, coastal communities, and civil society to gather data on how underwater noise affects regional marine species.These efforts demand political will, financial investment, and international cooperation. They also provide an opportunity to strengthen marine conservation and ensure economic development does not compromise ocean health.As governments, businesses, and conservation organisations convene at the Our Ocean Conference, there is an opportunity to prioritise underwater noise on the regional agenda.The Western Indian Ocean is one of the world's great marine treasures. Preserving its productivity, health, and acoustic environment for marine life will require collaboration, scientific research, and sustained commitment.The sounds beneath the waves may be invisible to us, but for the species that depend on them, they are nothing less than the siren of an approaching hurricane.Ben Wandago is Country Director for Kenya at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPSupport Independent JournalismStand WithBoldJournalism.Stand WithThe Standard.Journalism can't be free becausethe truth demands investment.At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit ofcredible journalism.Continue→Pay viaM-PESAVISAAirtelMoneySecure PaymentKenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902 Many marine species depend on sound for survival. Whales, dolphins, fish, and invertebrates use acoustic signals to communicate, navigate, find food, locate mates, and avoid predators. When ship and industrial noise overwhelm these natural soundscapes, entire ecosystems get disrupted.Underwater noise requires greater attention, especially in the Western Indian Ocean, which is one of the world’s most biologically diverse marine regions. Spanning Somalia to South Africa and including Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles, this area supports over 65 million people who rely one way or other on healthy oceans for their livelihoods.As we speak, the world faces critically interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. Healthy oceans are vital in addressing these challenges. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass meadows support marine life and store significant amounts of carbon. Protecting marine ecosystems is, therefore, essential for coastal communities and climate resilience.However, underwater noise continues to rise as global shipping, offshore industries, and coastal development expand. Scientists, Multilateral Environmental conventions, and international organisations, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, the International Whaling Commission, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the Convention on Migratory Species, have repeatedly called for urgent action to reduce ocean noise.The High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean promotes international cooperation, policy development, and technological solutions to reduce ocean noise. Membership is voluntary and free, but no Western Indian Ocean countries have so far joined this initiative. This gap presents an opportunity.To implement effective mitigation, we must first understand the scale of the problem. This requires investment in research and monitoring, as well as collaboration among governments, scientists, coastal communities, and civil society to gather data on how underwater noise affects regional marine species.These efforts demand political will, financial investment, and international cooperation. They also provide an opportunity to strengthen marine conservation and ensure economic development does not compromise ocean health.As governments, businesses, and conservation organisations convene at the Our Ocean Conference, there is an opportunity to prioritise underwater noise on the regional agenda.The Western Indian Ocean is one of the world's great marine treasures. Preserving its productivity, health, and acoustic environment for marine life will require collaboration, scientific research, and sustained commitment.The sounds beneath the waves may be invisible to us, but for the species that depend on them, they are nothing less than the siren of an approaching hurricane.Ben Wandago is Country Director for Kenya at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPSupport Independent JournalismStand WithBoldJournalism.Stand WithThe Standard.Journalism can't be free becausethe truth demands investment.At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit ofcredible journalism.Continue→Pay viaM-PESAVISAAirtelMoneySecure PaymentKenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902 Underwater noise requires greater attention, especially in the Western Indian Ocean, which is one of the world’s most biologically diverse marine regions. Spanning Somalia to South Africa and including Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles, this area supports over 65 million people who rely one way or other on healthy oceans for their livelihoods.As we speak, the world faces critically interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. Healthy oceans are vital in addressing these challenges. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass meadows support marine life and store significant amounts of carbon. Protecting marine ecosystems is, therefore, essential for coastal communities and climate resilience.However, underwater noise continues to rise as global shipping, offshore industries, and coastal development expand. Scientists, Multilateral Environmental conventions, and international organisations, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, the International Whaling Commission, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the Convention on Migratory Species, have repeatedly called for urgent action to reduce ocean noise.The High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean promotes international cooperation, policy development, and technological solutions to reduce ocean noise. Membership is voluntary and free, but no Western Indian Ocean countries have so far joined this initiative. This gap presents an opportunity.To implement effective mitigation, we must first understand the scale of the problem. This requires investment in research and monitoring, as well as collaboration among governments, scientists, coastal communities, and civil society to gather data on how underwater noise affects regional marine species.These efforts demand political will, financial investment, and international cooperation. They also provide an opportunity to strengthen marine conservation and ensure economic development does not compromise ocean health.As governments, businesses, and conservation organisations convene at the Our Ocean Conference, there is an opportunity to prioritise underwater noise on the regional agenda.The Western Indian Ocean is one of the world's great marine treasures. Preserving its productivity, health, and acoustic environment for marine life will require collaboration, scientific research, and sustained commitment.The sounds beneath the waves may be invisible to us, but for the species that depend on them, they are nothing less than the siren of an approaching hurricane.Ben Wandago is Country Director for Kenya at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPSupport Independent JournalismStand WithBoldJournalism.Stand WithThe Standard.Journalism can't be free becausethe truth demands investment.At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit ofcredible journalism.Continue→Pay viaM-PESAVISAAirtelMoneySecure PaymentKenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902 As we speak, the world faces critically interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. Healthy oceans are vital in addressing these challenges. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass meadows support marine life and store significant amounts of carbon. Protecting marine ecosystems is, therefore, essential for coastal communities and climate resilience.However, underwater noise continues to rise as global shipping, offshore industries, and coastal development expand. Scientists, Multilateral Environmental conventions, and international organisations, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, the International Whaling Commission, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the Convention on Migratory Species, have repeatedly called for urgent action to reduce ocean noise.The High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean promotes international cooperation, policy development, and technological solutions to reduce ocean noise. Membership is voluntary and free, but no Western Indian Ocean countries have so far joined this initiative. This gap presents an opportunity.To implement effective mitigation, we must first understand the scale of the problem. This requires investment in research and monitoring, as well as collaboration among governments, scientists, coastal communities, and civil society to gather data on how underwater noise affects regional marine species.These efforts demand political will, financial investment, and international cooperation. They also provide an opportunity to strengthen marine conservation and ensure economic development does not compromise ocean health.As governments, businesses, and conservation organisations convene at the Our Ocean Conference, there is an opportunity to prioritise underwater noise on the regional agenda.The Western Indian Ocean is one of the world's great marine treasures. Preserving its productivity, health, and acoustic environment for marine life will require collaboration, scientific research, and sustained commitment.The sounds beneath the waves may be invisible to us, but for the species that depend on them, they are nothing less than the siren of an approaching hurricane.Ben Wandago is Country Director for Kenya at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPSupport Independent JournalismStand WithBoldJournalism.Stand WithThe Standard.Journalism can't be free becausethe truth demands investment.At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit ofcredible journalism.Continue→Pay viaM-PESAVISAAirtelMoneySecure PaymentKenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902 As we speak, the world faces critically interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. Healthy oceans are vital in addressing these challenges. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass meadows support marine life and store significant amounts of carbon. Protecting marine ecosystems is, therefore, essential for coastal communities and climate resilience.However, underwater noise continues to rise as global shipping, offshore industries, and coastal development expand. Scientists, Multilateral Environmental conventions, and international organisations, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, the International Whaling Commission, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the Convention on Migratory Species, have repeatedly called for urgent action to reduce ocean noise.The High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean promotes international cooperation, policy development, and technological solutions to reduce ocean noise. Membership is voluntary and free, but no Western Indian Ocean countries have so far joined this initiative. This gap presents an opportunity.To implement effective mitigation, we must first understand the scale of the problem. This requires investment in research and monitoring, as well as collaboration among governments, scientists, coastal communities, and civil society to gather data on how underwater noise affects regional marine species.These efforts demand political will, financial investment, and international cooperation. They also provide an opportunity to strengthen marine conservation and ensure economic development does not compromise ocean health.As governments, businesses, and conservation organisations convene at the Our Ocean Conference, there is an opportunity to prioritise underwater noise on the regional agenda.The Western Indian Ocean is one of the world's great marine treasures. Preserving its productivity, health, and acoustic environment for marine life will require collaboration, scientific research, and sustained commitment.The sounds beneath the waves may be invisible to us, but for the species that depend on them, they are nothing less than the siren of an approaching hurricane.Ben Wandago is Country Director for Kenya at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPSupport Independent JournalismStand WithBoldJournalism.Stand WithThe Standard.Journalism can't be free becausethe truth demands investment.At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit ofcredible journalism.Continue→Pay viaM-PESAVISAAirtelMoneySecure PaymentKenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902 However, underwater noise continues to rise as global shipping, offshore industries, and coastal development expand. Scientists, Multilateral Environmental conventions, and international organisations, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, the International Whaling Commission, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the Convention on Migratory Species, have repeatedly called for urgent action to reduce ocean noise.The High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean promotes international cooperation, policy development, and technological solutions to reduce ocean noise. Membership is voluntary and free, but no Western Indian Ocean countries have so far joined this initiative. This gap presents an opportunity.To implement effective mitigation, we must first understand the scale of the problem. This requires investment in research and monitoring, as well as collaboration among governments, scientists, coastal communities, and civil society to gather data on how underwater noise affects regional marine species.These efforts demand political will, financial investment, and international cooperation. They also provide an opportunity to strengthen marine conservation and ensure economic development does not compromise ocean health.As governments, businesses, and conservation organisations convene at the Our Ocean Conference, there is an opportunity to prioritise underwater noise on the regional agenda.The Western Indian Ocean is one of the world's great marine treasures. Preserving its productivity, health, and acoustic environment for marine life will require collaboration, scientific research, and sustained commitment.The sounds beneath the waves may be invisible to us, but for the species that depend on them, they are nothing less than the siren of an approaching hurricane.Ben Wandago is Country Director for Kenya at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPSupport Independent JournalismStand WithBoldJournalism.Stand WithThe Standard.Journalism can't be free becausethe truth demands investment.At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit ofcredible journalism.Continue→Pay viaM-PESAVISAAirtelMoneySecure PaymentKenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902 The High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean promotes international cooperation, policy development, and technological solutions to reduce ocean noise. Membership is voluntary and free, but no Western Indian Ocean countries have so far joined this initiative. This gap presents an opportunity.To implement effective mitigation, we must first understand the scale of the problem. This requires investment in research and monitoring, as well as collaboration among governments, scientists, coastal communities, and civil society to gather data on how underwater noise affects regional marine species.These efforts demand political will, financial investment, and international cooperation. They also provide an opportunity to strengthen marine conservation and ensure economic development does not compromise ocean health.As governments, businesses, and conservation organisations convene at the Our Ocean Conference, there is an opportunity to prioritise underwater noise on the regional agenda.The Western Indian Ocean is one of the world's great marine treasures. Preserving its productivity, health, and acoustic environment for marine life will require collaboration, scientific research, and sustained commitment.The sounds beneath the waves may be invisible to us, but for the species that depend on them, they are nothing less than the siren of an approaching hurricane.Ben Wandago is Country Director for Kenya at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)Stay informed. 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They also provide an opportunity to strengthen marine conservation and ensure economic development does not compromise ocean health.As governments, businesses, and conservation organisations convene at the Our Ocean Conference, there is an opportunity to prioritise underwater noise on the regional agenda.The Western Indian Ocean is one of the world's great marine treasures. Preserving its productivity, health, and acoustic environment for marine life will require collaboration, scientific research, and sustained commitment.The sounds beneath the waves may be invisible to us, but for the species that depend on them, they are nothing less than the siren of an approaching hurricane.Ben Wandago is Country Director for Kenya at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)Stay informed. 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Preserving its productivity, health, and acoustic environment for marine life will require collaboration, scientific research, and sustained commitment.The sounds beneath the waves may be invisible to us, but for the species that depend on them, they are nothing less than the siren of an approaching hurricane.Ben Wandago is Country Director for Kenya at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPSupport Independent JournalismStand WithBoldJournalism.Stand WithThe Standard.Journalism can't be free becausethe truth demands investment.At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit ofcredible journalism.Continue→Pay viaM-PESAVISAAirtelMoneySecure PaymentKenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902 As governments, businesses, and conservation organisations convene at the Our Ocean Conference, there is an opportunity to prioritise underwater noise on the regional agenda.The Western Indian Ocean is one of the world's great marine treasures. Preserving its productivity, health, and acoustic environment for marine life will require collaboration, scientific research, and sustained commitment.The sounds beneath the waves may be invisible to us, but for the species that depend on them, they are nothing less than the siren of an approaching hurricane.Ben Wandago is Country Director for Kenya at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)Stay informed. 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Preserving its productivity, health, and acoustic environment for marine life will require collaboration, scientific research, and sustained commitment.The sounds beneath the waves may be invisible to us, but for the species that depend on them, they are nothing less than the siren of an approaching hurricane.Ben Wandago is Country Director for Kenya at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPSupport Independent JournalismStand WithBoldJournalism.Stand WithThe Standard.Journalism can't be free becausethe truth demands investment.At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. 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We're loading the full news article for you. This includes the article content, images, author information, and related articles. APM Terminals unveils massive investments to transform Nigerian seaports into electrified, green logistics hubs, setting a new standard for African maritime trade. Recognizing that the future of global trade hinges on environmental sustainability, APM Terminals Nigeria has committed to transforming the nation’s seaports into fully electrified, green logistics hubs. Speaking at the 10th Nigeria-EU Business Forum in Lagos, Chief Commercial Officer Westtar Kapito outlined the company's aggressive infrastructure investments, notably the conversion of the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne into Nigeria’s first green port. This transition towards smarter, energy-efficient maritime gateways is crucial not only for Nigeria’s economic competitiveness but sets a vital precedent for East African hubs like the Port of Mombasa, which handles the bulk of regional imports and faces similar pressures to adopt zero-emission technologies. The global shipping industry is under massive regulatory pressure to slash its carbon footprint, and terminal operators are the critical nexus of this transition. Kapito emphasized that APM Terminals is actively moving away from fossil-fuel dependency in its heavy lifting and yard management operations. “At APM Terminals, we recognise that the transition to sustainable transport begins at our ports. This is why we have invested heavily in modernising Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure. Today, we are building the foundation for future electrification,” Kapito informed European financial institutions and government regulators at the forum. The transformation of APM Terminals Apapa and the WACT facility in Onne goes beyond environmental compliance; it is a fundamental redesign of supply chain efficiency. A modernized, digitized port moves cargo faster, reducing demurrage costs that are ultimately passed down to the end consumer. “Every modern crane, digital system, operational upgrade and infrastructure improvement brings us one step closer to the next generation of sustainable port operations. We understand that the port of the future will not simply be larger, it will be smarter, more connected, more energy efficient and increasingly electrified,” Kapito explained. Nigeria’s push for green logistics directly mirrors the challenges faced by port authorities across the continent. In Kenya, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has been exploring cold-ironing (shore power) facilities and electric yard equipment to reduce the environmental impact of the Mombasa port on the surrounding coastal ecosystem. By prioritizing these sustainable investments, APM Terminals is positioning Nigeria to remain fully compliant with incoming international shipping regulations, preventing the nation from being financially penalized in global trade networks. If executed effectively, this green transition will safeguard the operational viability of African ports for the next half-century. Keep the conversation in one place—threads here stay linked to thestoryand in the forums. Sign in to start a discussion Start a conversation about thisstoryand keep it linked here. Other hot threads E-sports and Gaming Community in Kenya Active13 months ago The Role of Technology in Modern Agriculture (AgriTech) Active13 months ago Popular Recreational Activities Across Counties Active13 months ago Investing in Youth Sports Development Programs Active13 months ago Jul 4, 2026 Jul 4, 2026 Jul 4, 2026

The government of Kenya is therefore exploring practical options to enhance energy efficiency across ferries, fishing vessels, commercial shipping, and port operations. A clear baseline of current energy use, technological readiness, and institutional capacity is needed to guide this work and to support the development of Kenya’s forthcoming National Action Plan for maritime emissions. “Our study will contribute to that process by identifying realistic, cost-effective opportunities for improving energy performance across the sector and by highlighting areas where policy, planning, and investment can be strengthened,” saidStefano Scarpa, ABL’s Director for Maritime Decarbonization. The study has been commissioned by the Danish Maritime Authority as part of the ongoing Strategic Sector Cooperation Program on Maritime Affairs between Kenya and Denmark. The study is carried out together with the Royal Danish Embassy in Kenya, the Kenya Maritime Authority, and the Kenya Ports Authority. The study will be delivered byProximity Management ApS, ABL’s operations in London, and theMaritime Technology Cooperation Centre for Africa (MTCC Africa, the IMO regional project office). Proximity Management, ABL, and MTCC Africa will use a combination of desktop studies, stakeholder engagement, quantitative analysis, and scenario modeling to build a clear baseline of energy use and efficiency in Kenya’s maritime sector. ABL’s emiTr platform will be used to visualize baseline energy and emissions data for the port of Mombasa and, if possible, for other Kenyan ports. TheemiTr platformis a digital emissions tracking and analysis tool for the maritime and energy sectors. The energy and emissions baseline will be used to inform strategic advice to decision-makers, supporting the development of robust and adaptive energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies. This advice accounts for deep sectoral uncertainties—such as regulatory frameworks, energy prices, infrastructure development, and the maturity and cost of energy-efficiency technologies—while prioritizing low-regret actions that can be implemented early. “With its strategic position along the Indian Ocean and major gateways such as the Port of Mombasa and the new Port of Lamu, Kenya plays a central role in regional trade and maritime transport. At the same time, international expectations on cleaner and more efficient maritime operations are increasing, with the IMO encouraging member states to prepare national approaches for improving energy performance and reducing emissions. We look forward to assisting Kenyan authorities with identifying their roadmap,” added Stefano Scarpa.